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Stax Blues 07/11/2024

Stax Blues On this episode of Blues In The Basement, we are live once agian from WYXR studios in Memphis as we celebrate Blues made at the legendary Stax Museum. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/32098267

Living Out The Legacy 06/25/2024

Living Out The Legacy On this episode of Blues In The Basement, we are joined by Rodd Bland, Blues artist and son to the legendary Bobby Blue Bland. We hear a raw and emotional interview and hear some of Rodd Bland's greatest hits as he continues to live out the invcredible legeacy set by his iconic father. You don't want to miss this one! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/31883582

Line Dance Blues 05/21/2024

Line Dance Blues On this episode of Blues in The Basement, Cooki B and Joy are joined by Jared "JB" Boyd live from WYXR studios in Memphis, TN. They get you up off your feet with a special collection of Blues hits, made to make you dance! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/31406957

Brit Blues 04/19/2024

Brit Blues On this episode of Blues In The Basement, we highlight the intertnational impact Blues has had on the world as we take you across the globe with some Blues hits from the Brits. Hear songs from artists like Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac and more. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/30900533

TO & Steve's Picks and Licks 03/29/2024

TO & Steve's Picks and Licks On this episode of Blues In The Basement, TO and Steve treat us to a live performance as they dive and discuss some of their favorite Blues hits. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/30596973

Country Crossover 03/15/2024

Country Crossover On this episode of Blues In The Basement, we explore the connection between the Blues and Country music. We dive into some of the best country music hits of today and talk about the Blues aspects of the genre. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/29719933

Deconstructing Lonnie Johnson 03/01/2024

Deconstructing Lonnie Johnson On this episode we are joined by special guest host, Steve Selvidge of The Hold Steady, as we take a turn at deconstructing the legendary Lonnie Johnson. You don't want to miss this amazing episode of Blues In The Basement! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/30082468

Zydeco and The Bayou Blues 02/16/2024

Zydeco and The Bayou Blues On this episode of Blues In The Basement, we are joined by rising zydeco star and Grammy Award winning artist, Terrance Simien. We discuss his soaring career and the rise of Zydeco and the Bayou Blues. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/29719763

Lenny Williams Is Back! 02/02/2024

Lenny Williams Is Back! On this episode of Blues In The Basement, we are joined by the great Lenny Williams. Join us as he talks about his return to the music industry and we listen to some of his newest and greatest hits. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/29719478

Guitar Gods of Blues 01/19/2024

Guitar Gods of Blues On this episode of Blues in the Basement, we are joined by guitarist T.O. Crivens as we celebrate some of the greatest guitarist in Blues history. Listen as we hear hits from artists like B.B. King, Muddy Waters and more. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/29509463

Blues in the Movies: The Graceless Age 01/05/2024

Blues in the Movies: The Graceless Age On this Blues In The Basement episode, we continue our dive into Blues In the Movies. Music artist John Murry and the creator of the Documentary The Graceless Age: The Ballad of John Murry, Sarah Share, join us to discuss the award-winning film. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/29314908

Blues in the Movies: The Blues Society 12/22/2023

Blues in the Movies: The Blues Society On this episode of Blues In The Basement, we are joined by Dr. Augusta Palmer, producer of the The Blues Society. The documentary takes a comprehensive dive into the history of Blues festivals in Memphis, TN and the emerging impact of Blues in the film industry. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/29168373

Craig Brewer Talks Black Snake Moan 12/08/2023

Craig Brewer Talks Black Snake Moan On this episode of Blues In The Basement we are joined by special guest Craig Brewer as we take a deep dive into Blues' impact in film and TV and discuss the feature film, Black Snake Moan. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/28927143

Battle of The Soulful Blues: Ray Charles vs. Otis Redding 11/24/2023

Battle of The Soulful Blues: Ray Charles vs. Otis Redding On this episode of Blues in The Basement, we are joined once again by special guest host Jared "JB" Boyd as we experience the Battle of The Soulful Blues. Legends Ray Charles and Otis Redding grace us with their amazing and iconic music. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/28758963

Blues Goes Pop 11/10/2023

Blues Goes Pop On this episode of Blues In the Basement, Cooki B and Tonya are joined by special guest host, Jared "JB" Boyd as we take a look at Blues' impact on pop culture. We hear Blues songs that have been covered and used in different genres of music, films and other forms of media and entertainment. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/28536956

Battle of The Shirleys 10/27/2023

Battle of The Shirleys On this episode of Blues In the Basement, Cooki B and Tonya are joined by special guest host Marcus Malone, as we kick off a new season with a battle of two Blues legends; Shirley Brown vs. Shirley Murdock. We hear amazing songs from both artists and discuss what made them both legendary. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/28435364

The Future of The Blues 06/01/2023

The Future of The Blues Kimberly Horton, Executive Director of the Blues Foundation, joins Tonya and Ms. Cooki to talk about the future of the blues. Who's carrying the mantle? As someone who is boots on the ground when it comes to the blues, we can't wait to hear her opinion! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/26232369

Cheating In The Next Room 05/18/2023

Cheating In The Next Room Was everybody cheating? Why is every other song about cheating or being heartbroken because of cheating? What's going on here! Cooki B. and Tonya dissect some of the most popular and interesting songs on the matter! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/26232330

Saturday Night To Sunday Morning 05/04/2023

Saturday Night To Sunday Morning We often refer to Southern cities as a "Saturday night- Sunday morning" kind of town. It's the kind of city where folks roll from the club house to the church house (and maybe the Waffle House in between). But the Blues is also the kind of music that is a great blend. Check it out! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/26232300

New and Blue 04/20/2023

New and Blue Cooki B and Tonya discuss new music and new artists in blues. Adia Victoria, Kingfish, GA 20, Amythyst Kiah...who's your new fave? /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/26232252

Al Green Is Blues 04/06/2023

Al Green Is Blues Is he though? When you think of him it's more like Soul Brotha #1. But he does have a blues album literally called Al Green is Blues. Do we take him at his word or no? Let's listen and see. Ms. Cooki and Tonya have some thoughts! What are yours? /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/26232174

Southern Soul 03/23/2023

Southern Soul There's a very thin line between Southern Soul and the blues. Southern Soul has managed to move the genre forward in unexpected ways, updating the sound while keeping true to the rhythms, cadences and feels of traditional blues. Cooki B and Tonya explore some of the sounds of southern soul from old school players like Tyrone Davis and Sir Charles to the new school like J Wonn and Calvin Richardson. Then they're joined by special guest Courtney Little - Mr. "Cougar Hunter" himself. The man behind the the unexpected viral hit. It was a time! Have a listen. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/26232123

Ladies Sing The Blues 03/20/2023

Ladies Sing The Blues The Blues Sistas are in the building talking about well...sistas who sing the blues. From Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith to newer voices like Beth Hart and Ruthie Foster, we're talking about how the ladies have made their mark on this music. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/26140296

A History of The Chitlin' Circuit w/Preston Lauterbach 02/23/2023

A History of The Chitlin' Circuit w/Preston Lauterbach Preston Lauterbach, music journalist and author of Beale Street Dynasty, is also the author of The Chitlin Circuit: And the Road to Rock 'n" Roll, where he explores the origins of rock-and-roll in Black culture, specifically Black/Delta blues culture. Cooki B and Tonya talk to him about his book, the artists and songs that served as a springboard for rock music and of course Robert Johnson. Often classified as second tier, the Chitlin Circuit birthed and nurtured some of our country's most renowned musicians and singers whether directly or indirectly! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/26023356

Love Stories 02/09/2023

Love Stories The blues has been more often than not about being "down bad." But there's some love in the mix! Maybe not ordinary or traditional love. But there IS love in the blues too. And your Blues Sistas are talking about it. Tune in! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/25869852

Blues in the Basement LIVE from Suga Shack 01/26/2023

Blues in the Basement LIVE from Suga Shack Blues is the Basement is back with Cooki B and new host, Ms. Tonya D! The season opened at Suga Shack in front of a live audience featuring a high energy BIG MEMPHIS performance and interview with Al Kapone/Al Kapeezy. He's not just a rapper but a blues lover too! He is creating his own lane with hip hop blues and it's a game changer. He's doing his part to keep the music going! Check it out and tell us what you think! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/25738005

Blues in the Basement is Back! 01/19/2023

Blues in the Basement is Back! It's a new season with a new co-host! Ms. Cooki B returns to Blues in the Basement with singer and music lover Tonya Dyson. We know no one can fill The Pilot's - Malvin Massey - shoes but we can keep the music, his memory and his legacy alive. Stay tuned for the first episode launching on January 26th, live from Suga Shack in Memphis! /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/25662579

Barbecue Blues 09/29/2022

Barbecue Blues On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin talk about Barbecue on Blues In The Basement. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/24532107

A Deep Dive Into Bobby Rush 09/22/2022

A Deep Dive Into Bobby Rush On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin take a deep dive into the legendary Bobby Rush. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/24460077

Piedmont Blues 09/14/2022

Piedmont Blues On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin give you the Piedmont Blues as we hear from artists like Guy Davis and Joe White. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com. /episode/index/show/bluesbasement/id/24374913

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